Rafał Buszek

Rafał Buszek
Rafał Buszek
Personal information
Full name	Rafał Piotr Buszek
Born	28 April 1987 (age 37); Dębica, Poland
Height	1.96 m (6 ft 5 in)
Weight	88 kg (194 lb)
Spike	348 cm (137 in)
Volleyball information
Position	Outside hitter / Libero
Current club	Skra Bełchatów
Number	4
Career
2002–2007; 2007–2010; 2010–2011; 2011–2012; 2012–2013; 2013–2014; 2014–2015; 2015–2018; 2018–2022; 2022–2023; 2023–2024; 2024–	Błękitni Ropczyce; AZS Politechnika Warszawska; Asseco Resovia; Fart Kielce; Asseco Resovia; AZS Olsztyn; Asseco Resovia; ZAKSA Kędzierzyn-Koźle; Asseco Resovia; Stal Nysa; Czarni Radom; Skra Bełchatów
National team
2014–	Poland
Honours
Men's volleyball
Representing Poland
FIVB World Championship
FIVB World Cup

Rafał Piotr Buszek (born 28 April 1987) is a Polish professional volleyball player who plays as a libero for Skra Bełchatów.^[1]^[2] He is a former member of the Poland national team, a participant in the Olympic Games Rio 2016 and the 2014 World Champion.

Personal life

Buszek was born in Dębica, Poland. He is married to Aleksandra. In September 2016, Buszek and his wife announced via social media they are expecting their first child. On October 18, 2016 their son was born and Rafał announced his arrival and added photo via Instagram in February 2017. In May 2018, their daughter was born.

Career

Club

On April 28, 2015 Buszek achieved his second title of Polish Champion with Asseco Resovia. On May 4, 2015 he signed a contract with another Polish club ZAKSA Kędzierzyn-Koźle.^[3]

National team

Buszek debuted in the Polish national team on May 29, 2014 against Brazil (0-3).^[4] He was appointed by coach Stephane Antiga on World League 2014. Initially, he was supposed to be a deputy to principal players during matches in Brazil, but after a few victories (amongst others, the winning match with Brazil on May 31, 2014) he became a favorite to play at the World Championship.^[5] On August 16, 2014 Buszek was appointed to the squad at the World Championship held in Poland.^[6]^[7] On September 21, 2014 he won the title of World Champion 2014 as part of this team.^[8]^[9]^[10] On October 27, 2014 he received a state award granted by the Polish President Bronisław Komorowski – Gold Cross of Merit for outstanding sports achievements and worldwide promotion of Poland.^[11]

Honours

Club

CEV Champions League
- 2014–15 – with Asseco Resovia
Domestic
- 2012–13 Polish Championship, with Asseco Resovia
- 2014–15 Polish Championship, with Asseco Resovia
- 2015–16 Polish Championship, with ZAKSA Kędzierzyn-Koźle
- 2016–17 Polish Cup, with ZAKSA Kędzierzyn-Koźle
- 2016–17 Polish Championship, with ZAKSA Kędzierzyn-Koźle

State awards

2014: Gold Cross of Merit^[12]

References

^ "Nowy przyjmujący w Czarnych Radom". siatka.org (in Polish). 29 June 2023. Retrieved 10 July 2023.
^ "Nowa rola Rafała Buszka. Przyjmujący dołączył do PGE GiEK Skry. Zagra jako libero". siatka.org (in Polish). 1 July 2024. Retrieved 1 July 2024.
^ "Nowy zawodnik ZAKSY". ZAKSA (in Polish). 4 May 2015. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
^ "Brazil clinch first victory of World League". FIVB. 29 May 2014. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
^ "Poland stun Brazil with straight sets win". FIVB. 30 May 2014. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
^ "FIVB Mistrzostwa świata w piłce siatkowej mężczyzn Polska 2014. Trener Antiga ogłosił skład". plusliga.pl (in Polish). 17 August 2014. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
^ "Polish team named for the FIVB Men's World Championship Poland 2014". FIVB. 17 August 2014. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
^ "Poland win second World Championship title at home". FIVB. 22 September 2014. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
^ "Poland put an end to the reign of Brazil". FIVB. 22 September 2014. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
^ "FIVB MŚ Polska 2014: Polska ze złotym medalem". PlusLiga (in Polish). 21 September 2014. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
^ "Dziękuję za chwile wzruszenia i dumy". prezydent.pl (in Polish). 27 October 2014. Archived from the original on 27 October 2014. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
^ "Postanowienie Prezydenta Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej z dnia 23 października 2014 r. o nadaniu orderów i odznaczeń". Sejm Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej (in Polish). 23 October 2014. Retrieved 25 May 2020.

External links

Player profile at the European Volleyball Confederation
Player profile at PlusLiga.pl (in Polish)
Player profile at Volleybox.net

[1] "Nowy przyjmujący w Czarnych Radom". siatka.org (in Polish). 29 June 2023. Retrieved 10 July 2023.

[2] "Nowa rola Rafała Buszka. Przyjmujący dołączył do PGE GiEK Skry. Zagra jako libero". siatka.org (in Polish). 1 July 2024. Retrieved 1 July 2024.

[3] "Nowy zawodnik ZAKSY". ZAKSA (in Polish). 4 May 2015. Retrieved 25 May 2020.

[4] "Brazil clinch first victory of World League". FIVB. 29 May 2014. Retrieved 25 May 2020.

[5] "Poland stun Brazil with straight sets win". FIVB. 30 May 2014. Retrieved 25 May 2020.

[6] "FIVB Mistrzostwa świata w piłce siatkowej mężczyzn Polska 2014. Trener Antiga ogłosił skład". plusliga.pl (in Polish). 17 August 2014. Retrieved 25 May 2020.

[7] "Polish team named for the FIVB Men's World Championship Poland 2014". FIVB. 17 August 2014. Retrieved 25 May 2020.

[8] "Poland win second World Championship title at home". FIVB. 22 September 2014. Retrieved 25 May 2020.

[9] "Poland put an end to the reign of Brazil". FIVB. 22 September 2014. Retrieved 25 May 2020.

[10] "FIVB MŚ Polska 2014: Polska ze złotym medalem". PlusLiga (in Polish). 21 September 2014. Retrieved 25 May 2020.

[11] "Dziękuję za chwile wzruszenia i dumy". prezydent.pl (in Polish). 27 October 2014. Archived from the original on 27 October 2014. Retrieved 25 May 2020.

[12] "Postanowienie Prezydenta Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej z dnia 23 października 2014 r. o nadaniu orderów i odznaczeń". Sejm Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej (in Polish). 23 October 2014. Retrieved 25 May 2020.

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